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Auckland Council
Te Kaunihera o Tāmaki Makaurau
The Auckland Council is the local government council for the Auckland Region in New Zealand.
Services provided for Auckland, include: local roads and footpaths, water, sewerage system, rubbish, recycling and landfills, parks and sportsfields, recreation centres, libraries and pools, dog registration, civil defence, social housing.
The council was established on 1 November 2010 replacing: Auckland Regional Council, Auckland City Council, Manukau City Council, North Shore City Council, Waitakere City Council, Papakura District Council, Rodney District Council Franklin District Council.
Auckland Council - Latest News [Page 152]
Storm update - 8.30am, March 15
Saturday, 15 March 2014, 10:17 am | Auckland Council
The Auckland Emergency Coordination Centre continues to monitor the impact of Cyclone Lusi on the region. This morning localised power outages have occurred, particularly in North and South Auckland. We have had two reports of downed trees with no impact ... More >>
North-east beach most likely to bear brunt of Cylone Lusi
Friday, 14 March 2014, 1:34 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Civil Defence and Emergency Management advises people to take care across the region tomorrow and extra caution on north-east coast beaches. Weather forecasters are predicting high winds of up to 120km/h and rough seas. Auckland Council Civil ... More >>
Harbourmaster advises: secure your boat today
Friday, 14 March 2014, 12:03 pm | Auckland Council
Weather forecasters are predicting very strong winds and rough seas from this evening through the weekend. Winds can cause moorings to break, resulting in damage to boats and causing a hazard to navigation. More >>
Celebrate Pasifika at Auckland Libraries
Friday, 14 March 2014, 11:43 am | Auckland Council
Libraries across Auckland are celebrating Pasifika 2014 with a range of free activities, classes and events for the whole family. Regular programmes like Wriggle & Rhyme and Rhymetime will have a Pacific flavour from 17 – 31 March and Storytime will ... More >>
Auckland keeping close watch on Cyclone Lusi
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 5:14 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s Civil Defence and Emergency Management (CDEM) is preparing to manage any incidents if as expected Cyclone Lusi hits the region this weekend. More >>
Mayor calls for review of amenities funding
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 3:06 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown has called for a review of the Auckland Regional Amenities Funding (ARAF) model, saying a more consistent and fair approach is needed to funding Auckland’s arts organisations and emergency services providers. More >>
Have your say on Auckland’s low carbon transformation
Thursday, 13 March 2014, 11:09 am | Auckland Council
Auckland Council is seeking feedback on a plan developed collaboratively to improve Auckland’s energy resilience and reduce Auckland’s greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 40 per cent by 2040. More >>
Not too late to have your say on navigation safety
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 11:53 am | Auckland Council
There is just under a week left to have your say on proposed changes to Auckland navigation safety rules. More >>
Colour, culture and connotation at Fresh Gallery
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 11:01 am | Auckland Council
Colour, culture and connotation at Fresh Gallery Throughout the history of art around the world, colour plays a role which is powerful, symbolic and purposeful. The visual power of the colours red and black in Tongan art, symbolising the masculine and the ... More >>
New Compositions: Tusalava
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 2:37 pm | Auckland Council
An exciting and free cultural, musical and cinematic experience is coming to Māngere Arts Centre - Ngā Tohu o Uenuku. The council run centre is proud to screen Len Lye’s 1929 film ‘Tusalava’ accompanied by three new soundtrack compositions by Pasifika ... More >>
Mayor kicks off review of Auckland’s Long-term plan
Tuesday, 11 March 2014, 10:50 am | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown will today set the direction for a full review of the budgets and work plan of Auckland Council and its CCOs over the next 12 months, saying tough choices are ahead as Auckland plans for significant growth over the next decade. More >>
Get to know your neighbours
Monday, 10 March 2014, 4:42 pm | Auckland Council
Whether it is introducing yourself over the fence, having a cup of tea or arranging a play date for your kids at the local park – Neighbours Day is the perfect opportunity to get to know your neighbours better. More >>
Plan to get more Aucklanders active
Monday, 10 March 2014, 10:26 am | Auckland Council
Giving Aucklanders opportunities to be more physically active more often is the goal of a new initiative launched today by Mayor Len Brown and Auckland’s sport and recreation sector. The 10-year Auckland Sport and Recreation Strategic Plan aims ... More >>
First chance to see wonderful Waitawa
Friday, 7 March 2014, 5:13 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland’s newest regional park opens to the public this weekend with two days of exciting activities and opportunities to explore. More >>
Reappointment of Regional Amenities Funding Board members
Friday, 7 March 2014, 1:04 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown and Auckland Regional Amenities Funding Board Co-Chairs, Lester McGrath and David Houldsworth, have welcomed the reappointment of the following board members: More >>
New board appointment for Watercare Services Limited
Friday, 7 March 2014, 1:03 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown welcomes the appointment of Dr Nicky Crauford to the board Watercare Services Limited (WSL). Dr Crauford will join the WSL board on 1 April 2014. Ms Crauford’s appointment was confirmed at the council controlled organisation’s Governance & ... More >>
Auckland Council Votes to Support ‘Legal High’ Policy
Friday, 7 March 2014, 11:31 am | Auckland Council
The Manurewa Local Board has welcomed the unanimous resolution of Auckland Council’s Regional Strategy and Policy Committee yesterday to begin work on a region wide Local Approved Products Policy (LAPP) to restrict the sale of ‘legal highs’ in Auckland. ... More >>
Partnership continues conservation for Waitakere Ranges
Thursday, 6 March 2014, 4:59 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council and Forest & Bird today announced they will continue their partnership to deliver the ‘Ark in the Park’ conservation project at Te Wao nui o Tiriwa (Waitakere Ranges) for the next ten years. More >>
Auckland Mayor welcomes greater certainty for CRL route
Wednesday, 5 March 2014, 2:57 pm | Auckland Council
Mayor Len Brown has welcomed a recommendation by planning commissioners that land required for the City Rail Link (CRL) route be set aside. Len Brown says: “This is another important step on the path to completing Auckland’s most important infrastructure ... More >>
Council to increase help for applicants contacting iwi
Tuesday, 4 March 2014, 5:08 pm | Auckland Council
Auckland Council will contact iwi on behalf of applicants whose resource consents may need a Cultural Impact Assessment (CIA), removing one of the key areas of concern for people impacted by new provisions in the Proposed Auckland Unitary Plan. More >>
